bringing the right person into your team can make a big difference. on the flip side, bring the wrong person in and watch out.

the question I asked myself is how to hire smart.

the only and best answer I have is this: always keep a short list of people you would want to hire. your best decision will come from being prepared, and when the need arises, approaching the right candidate.

diving too far into the details before looking at the big picture has the uncanny ability to derail any task. we all know someone who perpetually struggles with delivery because they can’t get past the finest detail.

if this sounds like your surgeon, don’t worry about it.

if this sounds like someone in your team, find ways to get them out of the details, and focused on the big picture.